More Resources about Open Mindedness.
http://www.philosophyetc.net/2006/04/open-mindedness.html
"It's generally acknowledged that open-mindedness is a virtue. But there is some confusion as to what it actually involves. Too often, people confuse open-mindedness with indecisiveness."
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/open-mindedness
"Having or showing receptiveness to new and different ideas or the opinions of others. See Synonyms at broad-minded."
Some Questions To Ponder:
- What is the importance of open mindedness to you?
- What does open minded mean to you?
- If you're open minded, how can you talk effectively with people who are closed minded?
- Do you have a personal story or anecdote of how you learned some insight into the values of open and/or closed mindedness ?
- How would you define the word "Values" and "Principles"?
- How are "Values" and "Principles" different?
- What is personally the most important progressive value to you?
- Do you have a personal story or anecdote of how you learned some insight into this value?
- How does this progressive value differ from conservative values?
- How have conservative values failed?
http://www.blogforamerica.com/view/24654
http://www.opednews.com/articles/genera_edwin_ru_080330_progressive_values_s.htm
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/3/30/192028/103
Edwin Rutsch
What Are Progressive Values? Documentary Project
http://ProgressiveSpirit.com
and Study Group
http://www.dfalink.com/group.php?id=2285
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